Originally Posted by Jon Oso

Here's the problem with people assuming servers know you tipped poorly because the service was bad...

They just assume you're a cheap fuck.

Once you leave and they see you tipped them whatever they just assume you're a cheap ass and that's it. You're going to get shit service every time you go back to that place if anyone is there that knows your server, because they assume you're going to tip like shit for them too.

If you have bad service, tell your server as you're getting shit service. Not when you're leaving. If you do and it still sucks, get up and find the manager and tell them. Ask for another server or just leave.

But tipping poorly with no explanation really doesn't prove any points, it just makes you look bad.